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NTPC Green stock reclaims IPO levels, up 33% from March lows; time to buy?

Over the past four trading sessions, NTPC Green Energy has gained 15 per cent. From its 52-week low of ₹84, hit on March 2, 2026, it has recovered about 33 per cent.

Cholamandalam Inv stock gains 3%; Motilal Oswal retains Buy for 21% upside

MOFSL) maintained its 'Buy' rating on the stock, citing that the company is emerging from a cyclical slowdown, with a recovery in growth momentum

L&T up 26% from March low, nears pre-West Asia conflict price; here's why

L&T's long-term outlook for the Middle East business remains robust with no news of project cancellations or payment delays, says brokerage firm JM Financial.

HDB Financial Services jumps 12% after strong Q4 results; dividend declared

With today's rally, the stock price of the HDFC Group company has bounced back 30 per cent from its 52-week low price of ₹557 touched on March 30, 2026.

LIC share price rises 5% on announcement of first-ever 1:1 bonus issue

LIC has approved the issuance of first-ever bonus equity shares in the proportion of 1:1. LIC is yet to announce the bonus record date.

ICICI Pru AMC stock falls 5% despite steady Q4; brokerages remain bullish

ICICI Prudential AMC's revenue from operations grew 19.53 per cent Y-o-Y to ₹1,517 crore, as against ₹1,269.19 crore in the March quarter of the previous fiscal

Suzlon Energy shares jump 6% as FIIs, mutual funds raise stake in Q4

FIIs exposure in Suzlon Energy came at a time when they are selling Indian equities and the stock corrected by around 10 per cent so far in 2026.

MTAR Technologies surges 40% in April; stock up 100% in 2026

MTAR Technologies stock hit a new life-time high at ₹4,848 in Wednesday's intra-day trade on the back of healthy business outlook.

Oil below $100/barrel: OMCs rise up to 6%; upstream oil stocks fall 3%

Crude oil prices fell for a second day ‌on Wednesday on expectations that peace talks between the US and Iran may resume

Just Dial shares fall 5% as Q4 profit drops 36%; JM Fin sees 80% upside

Just Dial share price today: Post Q4 results, brokerage firm JM Financial has maintained a 'Buy' rating on Just Dial, but lowered its target marginally.

Adani Group stocks: Adani Power, Energy hit 52-week highs; here's why

Adani Group shares rallied up to 3% in Wednesday's intra-day trade, and have outperformed the market thus far in April with gains up to 19 per cent.

ICICI Prudential Life shares gain 7% on posting Q4; brokerages stay bullish

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance saw a nearly 58 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth in net profit to ₹609 crore in Q4 FY26 from ₹386.3 crore in Q4FY25

MCX shares rise over 3% in weak market; m-cap tops ₹70,000 crore

MCX shares were seen trading northward, with a gain of 2.9 per cent at ₹2,742.7 on the National Stock Exchange

InterGlobe Aviation shares tank 6% as oil prices rise above $100/bbl

Crude oil prices surged above $100 per barrel as escalating tensions in West Asia spooked investors

BPCL, HPCL, IOC: OMC shares tank up to 6% after crude oil rises over 7%

The selling in HPCL, IOCL, BPCL came after oil prices surged above $100 per barrel as escalating tensions in West Asia spooked investors.

Upstream oil stocks mixed as crude hits $105; RIL, ONGC under pressure

Crude oil prices topped the $100 per barrel mark after the failure of ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad over the weekend to reach an agreement

Swiggy share price falls over 4% after co-founder Nandan Reddy resigns

Swiggy share price today: Swiggy shares fell over 4 per cent in trade after co-founder Lakshmi Nandan Reddy Obul stepped down from the company's board.

Fertiliser stocks slide as US Hormuz blockade, China ban hits sentiment

India is the world's second-largest fertiliser consumer after China and depends heavily on imports of both raw materials and finished products

West Asia tensions drag gas stocks; Petronet, GAIL fall up to 5%

Notably, the six-week-long war in West Asia has disrupted global energy supply. India is a net importer of natural gas, relying on overseas supplies for the majority of its consumption.

AMC stocks rise up to 5% on record MF inflows; HDFC AMC, Nippon top picks

Buying interest in AMC stocks was bolstered after data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi) showed that equity mutual fund inflows jumped 56 per cent M-o-M to ₹40,450 crore in March.